Three Things to Know about TUEs
March 2, 2017
Athletes who may experience medical conditions over the course of their sport careers have the opportunity to apply for a medical exemption.
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Ways to Improve and Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System – Congressional Testimony
February 28, 2017
The oral testimony of USADA CEO, Travis T. Tygart, from the Congressional hearing on “Ways to Improve & Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System.”
UFC Athlete, Tom Lawlor, Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Policy Violation
February 24, 2017
UFC athlete, Tom Lawlor, of Las Vegas, Nev., accepted a two-year sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
UFC Athlete, Gian Villante, Cleared of Potential Anti-Doping Policy Violation
February 24, 2017
UFC athlete Gian Villante has been granted a retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption and will therefore not face an anti-doping policy violation.
U.S. Weightlifting Athlete, Pierik, Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
February 21, 2017
Vincent Pierik, of Irmo, S.C., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a four-year suspension for his anti-doping rule violation.
UFC Athlete, Cristiane Justino, Cleared of Potential Anti-Doping Policy Violation
February 17, 2017
UFC athlete Cristiane Justino has been granted a retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption and will therefore not face an anti-doping policy violation.
U.S. Weightlifting Athlete, Saccente, Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
February 14, 2017
Nicholas Saccente, of Springfield, Mass., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a four-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.
Tramadol: Why Some Athletes and Anti-Doping Experts Want It Banned
February 13, 2017
The opioid epidemic in the United States and around the world is not a secret, but how much do people really know about the abuse of prescription drugs in sport? Are they aware of how often seemingly innocent prescriptions for oxycodone or tramadol can turn into full-blown addictions? That the addiction can lead to an overdose and death? That it can happen to anyone, even athletes? Especially athletes?
U.S. Cycling Athlete, Thomas, Granted a Reduced Sanction
February 13, 2017
Tammy Thomas, of Ridgeland, Miss., is entitled to a sanction reduction due to rule changes after serving more than 14 years of her original sanction.